Bell Peppers With Brown Rice Stuffing

* Exported from MasterCook *

BELL PEPPERS WITH BROWN RICE STUFFING

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Nuts
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 ea Green bell peppers
1 md Onion, diced
1 ea Garlic clove, minced
2 tb Oil
2 oz Brown rice
3/4 pt Tomato juice
1 ea Bay leaf
1 ea Thyme sprig
1 ea Parsley sprig
4 oz Mixed nuts, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste

Slice the tops from the peppers to form lids. Scoop
out the seeds & membranes. Place the peppers in a
greased casserole.

Saute the onion & garlic in the oil over low heat
until the onion is soft & golden. Add the rice & half
the tomato juice, along with the bay leaf, thyme &
parsley. Cover & simmer for 40 minutes. Discard the
bay leaf, thyme & parsley. Mix in the nuts & season
well.

Fill the green peppers with the sauteed mixture.
Replace the tops. Pour the remaining tomato juice
around the peppers. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.

Mary Norwak, "Grains, Beans & Pulses"



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